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Chapter 211 - 26: The Answer to 42 (3) · Oct 30, 2026

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201 Chapter 201 - 21: Mutual Aid Association 2026-10-30
202 Chapter 202 - 21: Mutual Aid Association (2) 2026-10-30
203 Chapter 203 - 21: Mutual Aid Association 2026-10-30
204 Chapter 204 - 22: The Fox Borrows the Tiger’s Might 2026-10-30
205 Chapter 205 - 22: Borrowing the Tiger’s Might (Part 2) 2026-10-30
206 Chapter 206 - 23: Between Brothers 2026-10-30
207 Chapter 207 - 24: Two Lines 2026-10-30
208 Chapter 208 - 25: Volunteer 2026-10-30
209 Chapter 209 - 26: The Answer of 42 2026-10-30
210 Chapter 210 - 26: The Answer to 42 (Part 2) 2026-10-30
211 Chapter 211 - 26: The Answer to 42 (3) 2026-10-30
212 Chapter 212 - 27: Line of Sight 2026-10-30
213 Chapter 213 - 28: Hospital Ward 2026-10-30
214 Chapter 214 - 28: Hospital Ward (Part 2) 2026-10-30
215 Chapter 215 - 29: Tian Xiaoli 2026-10-30
216 Chapter 216 - 29: Tian Xiaoli (2) 2026-10-30
217 Chapter 217 - 29: Tian Xiaoli (3) 2026-10-30
218 Chapter 218 - 30: Recruitment 2026-10-30
219 Chapter 219 - 30: Recruitment (2) 2026-10-30
220 Chapter 220 - 30: Recruitment (3) 2026-10-30
221 Chapter 221 - 31: Mysterious Person 2026-10-30
222 Chapter 222 - 32: Home 2026-10-30
223 Chapter 223 - 33: Brother-in-law 2026-10-30
224 Chapter 224 - 34: Priest 2026-10-30
225 Chapter 225 - 35: Chi Xiaoguo’s Secret 2026-10-30
226 Chapter 226 - 35: Chi Xiaoguo’s Secret 2026-10-30
227 Chapter 227 - 35: Chi Xiaoguo’s Secret 2026-10-30
228 Chapter 228 - 36: Super Speedrun 2026-10-30
229 Chapter 229 - 36: Super Speedrun 2 2026-10-30
230 Chapter 230 - 37: Farewell 2026-10-30
231 Chapter 231 - 38: The Assassin’s Answer 2026-10-30
232 Chapter 232 - 38: The Assassin’s Answer (Part 2) 2026-10-30
233 Chapter 233 - 38: The Assassin’s Answer (3) 2026-10-30
234 Chapter 234 - 39: Regret 2026-10-30
235 Chapter 235 - 39: Regret (Part 2) 2026-10-30
236 Chapter 236 - 39: Regret (3) 2026-10-30
237 Chapter 237 - 39: Regret 2026-10-30
238 Chapter 238 - 39: Regret 5 2026-10-30
239 Chapter 239 39: Regret 2026-10-30
240 Chapter 240 39: Regret (7) 2026-10-30
241 Chapter 241 39: Regret 2026-10-30
242 Chapter 242 40: Rebirth 2026-10-30
243 Chapter 243 41: Guilty 2026-10-30
244 Chapter 244 42: The Priest’s Secret 2026-10-30
245 Chapter 245 43: Final Battle 2026-10-30
246 Chapter 246 - 43: Final Battle 2 2026-10-30
247 Chapter 247 - 43: Final Battle 3 2026-10-30
248 Chapter 248 - 44: Breaking the Ice 2026-10-30
249 Chapter 249 44: Breaking the Ice 2 2026-10-30
250 Chapter 250 45: Uninvited Guest 2026-10-30

Jiang Ran knew a genius like Qin Feng would never do anything without a purpose.

Therefore, it was clear that in Qin Feng’s eyes—

’The two prompts, ”42 is correct” and ”Follow 42,” are more important... more critical... than whatever 42 actually is.’

’That’s why Qin Feng always stated the two most important lines first,’ Jiang Ran reasoned.

But...

’It’s too vague.’

’I have to hear the final answer!’

’I have to find a way to keep Qin Feng alive longer... to make the executioner’s blade fall a little slower.’

Instantly, he thought of a solution.

...

Another day. The stupid young man made a break for it, Sang Biao was fed to the dogs, the guard’s automatic alarm went off, and a drone slowly advanced down the distant corridor.

Jiang Ran pulled the backup pistol from the guard’s waistband and asked the Assassin:

”How do I use this?”

The Assassin flicked off the safety for him.

”There’s no time to teach you the details, but once the safety’s off, you can fire.”

Jiang Ran raised the pistol, mimicking stances from video games and movies, and fired two shots down the empty corridor.

BANG! BANG!

The recoil was manageable, but as for his aim... that was up to fate.

As long as he was close enough, though, hitting his target wouldn’t be a problem.

He slapped in a fresh magazine and waved to the Assassin.

”Thanks. See you around.”

With that, he charged toward the execution ground once more.

This time, Jiang Ran had it all figured out.

’Instead of trying to speed myself up, I should just take out the enemy.’

’On the execution platform, the only thing that can kill Qin Feng is that Ghost Head Saber.’

’All I have to do is shoot the executioner. Even if it’s not a fatal blow, it’ll be enough to make him collapse and be unable to behead Qin Feng.’

’That way, Qin Feng’s life will be extended significantly, giving him enough time to tell me everything.’

’This will definitely work!’

Next came the familiar routine. The crowd was so loud you couldn’t hear a word of the script the man in the suit was reading.

After he finished, he ripped the hood from Qin Feng’s head.

Jiang Ran seized his chance and yelled:

”QIN FENG!!!!!!”

The cry immediately caught Qin Feng’s attention.

”42!!!!!!”

Qin Feng still shouted the same two lines first:

”42 is correct!! Follow 42!!”

Jiang Ran raised his pistol and aimed it straight at the executioner!

BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG!

He fought the recoil and emptied the magazine!

”AHHHHHHH!” The man in the suit shrieked and fled in terror. The executioner tumbled to the ground.

The crowd around them also shrieked and fell back.

No one could have ever imagined that someone would actually dare to storm an execution!

”42 is—”

THWUMP.

A muffled crack. The bullet struck Qin Feng in the neck. His kneeling body instantly slumped over and collapsed onto the ground.

”Qin Feng!”

’A sniper!’

Having been shot by snipers many times before, Jiang Ran instantly realized that the execution ground was crawling with them!

He didn’t have time to think. He vaulted onto the edge of the execution platform, leaped up, and threw himself over Qin Feng’s body, shielding him from the sniper’s view!

THWUMP. THWUMP.

Two more muffled impacts. Sparks flew from the stone platform.

Ignoring where he’d been hit, Jiang Ran shielded Qin Feng with his body.

”Tell me, quick!”

He gritted his teeth, forcing himself to hold on.

”42! What the hell is it!”

THWUMP. THWUMP. THWUMP.

Three more sniper rounds. Jiang Ran felt his body being torn apart. One of the bullets seemed to hit his shoulder, the sheer kinetic energy slamming him down onto Qin Feng’s face.

Pinned underneath him, Qin Feng had blood trickling from his mouth, while it gushed from his neck like a fountain.

But he was still gritting his teeth.

He strained to lift his head,

struggling to bring his mouth to Jiang Ran’s ear.

THWUMP!

Jiang Ran was shot in the back of the head. His consciousness began to fade.

He fought to stay conscious, pressing his left cheek closer to Qin Feng—

”42...”

Qin Feng’s voice, faint as a whisper, filled his mind:

”[42 is... you!]”

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